{"id":75128,"date":"2022-03-02T15:36:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T23:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?page_id=75128"},"modified":"2023-01-04T16:41:46","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T00:41:46","slug":"renting-a-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/renting-a-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Renting A Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"75128\" class=\"elementor elementor-75128\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-dce-background-overlay-color=\"#333333\" data-dce-background-image-url=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/renting-a-home-redfin-banner.jpg\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b880692 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-items-stretch elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b880692\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9f54f7a\" data-id=\"9f54f7a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-dce-title-color=\"#ffffff\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeb5139 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eeb5139\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Renting a Home<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c179b34 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c179b34\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cee8db category-col\" data-id=\"7cee8db\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2893ed elementor-grid-1 elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"d2893ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:18,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-113114 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-renting-a-home tag-apartment-faqs-and-tips\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/reasons-to-renew-your-lease\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-113116\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-scaled.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/reasons-to-renew-your-lease\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat Makes Renters Stay? 7 Reasons to Renew Your Lease\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tSeptember 3, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Finding a place that feels like home is one of the most rewarding parts of renting. This guide will break down the key factors that inspire residents to re-sign year after year and explore the compelling reasons to renew your lease.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-77814 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-renting-a-home tag-apartment-faqs-and-tips tag-house-styles tag-landlord tag-types-of-apartments\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/build-to-rent-homes\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-77822\" alt=\"suburban homes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/build-to-rent-homes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\tBuild-to-Rent Homes: What Are They, and Why Are They So Popular?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tAugust 25, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Learn about build-to-rent homes, including what they are, their pros and cons, why they\u2019re popular, and if they would be a good fit for you.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-75088 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-featured-post category-renting-a-home\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/first-apartment-checklist\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-75095\" alt=\"first apartment checklist\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash-1120x630.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/first-apartment-checklist\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\tFirst Apartment Checklist: What to Buy First to Complete Your Home\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tAugust 24, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>With this comprehensive first apartment checklist, you\u2019ll learn what you need in order to survive on your own in your first rental.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-112772 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-renting-a-home tag-apartment-faqs-and-tips tag-renting-faq\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/remote-workers-guide-to-choosing-the-right-apartment\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Focused-millennial-Black-business-woman-calculating-finance-money-using-calculator-laptop-computer-at-home-workplace-table-counting-budget-paying-bills-taxes-rent-mortgage-fees-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-102096\" alt=\"2-1 buydown mortgage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Focused-millennial-Black-business-woman-calculating-finance-money-using-calculator-laptop-computer-at-home-workplace-table-counting-budget-paying-bills-taxes-rent-mortgage-fees-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Focused-millennial-Black-business-woman-calculating-finance-money-using-calculator-laptop-computer-at-home-workplace-table-counting-budget-paying-bills-taxes-rent-mortgage-fees-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Focused-millennial-Black-business-woman-calculating-finance-money-using-calculator-laptop-computer-at-home-workplace-table-counting-budget-paying-bills-taxes-rent-mortgage-fees-1024x683.jpg 1024w, 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https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Focused-millennial-Black-business-woman-calculating-finance-money-using-calculator-laptop-computer-at-home-workplace-table-counting-budget-paying-bills-taxes-rent-mortgage-fees.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/remote-workers-guide-to-choosing-the-right-apartment\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\tThe Remote Worker&#8217;s Guide to Choosing the Right Apartment\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tAugust 21, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>In this article, we break down how to assess floor plans, verify power and internet infrastructure, control noise levels, and evaluate lease terms so you can land a home that supports both your career and your lifestyle.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-112668 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-renting-a-home tag-apartment-faqs-and-tips tag-renting-faq\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-to-look-for-during-first-apartment-walkthrough\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-99083\" alt=\"Balcony Facade of Modern Apartment Building. Garden Flowers on Balconies in Europe.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-to-look-for-during-first-apartment-walkthrough\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Look for During First Apartment Walkthrough\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tAugust 19, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Learn what to look for during first apartment walkthrough inspections\u2014from testing plumbing and outlets to documenting pre-existing damage\u2014so you can protect your deposit and avoid costly surprises before moving in.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4b6063 elementor-grid-1 elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-left elementor-hidden-phone elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"b4b6063\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:18,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-113114 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-renting-a-home tag-apartment-faqs-and-tips\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/reasons-to-renew-your-lease\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-113116\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-scaled.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shutterstock_1606546729-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/reasons-to-renew-your-lease\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat Makes Renters Stay? 7 Reasons to Renew Your Lease\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tSeptember 3, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Finding a place that feels like home is one of the most rewarding parts of renting. This guide will break down the key factors that inspire residents to re-sign year after year and explore the compelling reasons to renew your lease.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-77814 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-renting-a-home tag-apartment-faqs-and-tips tag-house-styles tag-landlord tag-types-of-apartments\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/build-to-rent-homes\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-77822\" alt=\"suburban homes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/breno-assis-r3WAWU5Fi5Q-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/build-to-rent-homes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\tBuild-to-Rent Homes: What Are They, and Why Are They So Popular?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tAugust 25, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Learn about build-to-rent homes, including what they are, their pros and cons, why they\u2019re popular, and if they would be a good fit for you.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-75088 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-featured-post category-renting-a-home\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/first-apartment-checklist\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-75095\" alt=\"first apartment checklist\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash-1120x630.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/marla-prusik-sfYWllRn9m4-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/first-apartment-checklist\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\tFirst Apartment Checklist: What to Buy First to Complete Your Home\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tAugust 24, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>With this comprehensive first apartment checklist, you\u2019ll learn what you need in order to survive on your own in your first rental.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-112772 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-renting-a-home tag-apartment-faqs-and-tips tag-renting-faq\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/remote-workers-guide-to-choosing-the-right-apartment\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Focused-millennial-Black-business-woman-calculating-finance-money-using-calculator-laptop-computer-at-home-workplace-table-counting-budget-paying-bills-taxes-rent-mortgage-fees-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-102096\" alt=\"2-1 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https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Focused-millennial-Black-business-woman-calculating-finance-money-using-calculator-laptop-computer-at-home-workplace-table-counting-budget-paying-bills-taxes-rent-mortgage-fees.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/remote-workers-guide-to-choosing-the-right-apartment\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\tThe Remote Worker&#8217;s Guide to Choosing the Right Apartment\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tAugust 21, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>In this article, we break down how to assess floor plans, verify power and internet infrastructure, control noise levels, and evaluate lease terms so you can land a home that supports both your career and your lifestyle.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-112668 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-renting-a-home tag-apartment-faqs-and-tips tag-renting-faq\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-to-look-for-during-first-apartment-walkthrough\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-99083\" alt=\"Balcony Facade of Modern Apartment Building. Garden Flowers on Balconies in Europe.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2328208661.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-to-look-for-during-first-apartment-walkthrough\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Look for During First Apartment Walkthrough\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tAugust 19, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Learn what to look for during first apartment walkthrough inspections\u2014from testing plumbing and outlets to documenting pre-existing damage\u2014so you can protect your deposit and avoid costly surprises before moving in.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76ad9d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76ad9d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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